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March 2011

In the News

Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy
For women who have a choice in early breast cancer treatment, lumpectomy plus radiation therapy is as effective as mastectomy. It’s important to explore the issues related to each treatment option.

Breast Cancer 101
Do you know the basics? If not, you need to check out our newly updated Breast Cancer 101 interactive tool to help you learn the basics of breast cancer. Take a look

Pink Passions Charity Auction
Add some color into your Spring wardrobe by bidding on limited edition pink items from today’s designers at our Pink Passions Charity Auction. Place bids before March 23.

What's Up

Join us in Washington D.C.

Registration is now open for the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure®. Join us on June 4, 2011 at the National Mall! Even if you can't make it to Washington, D.C., you can still participate. Find out how

MLB steps up to the plate
We’d like to thank Major League Baseball for hosting their third annual Honorary Bat Girl Contest, recognizing fans that are personally affected by breast cancer.

Show support and get a tote
Looking for a way to fight breast cancer? With a donation of $50 or more to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, you can get a great reusable, insulated lunch tote!* Learn more

Stories of Inspiration

Stephanie Hosford
"In September of 2007, I was told that the small lump I had found in my left breast was cancer. The overwhelming shock of this news was then compounded a mere three days later when I discovered that I was also pregnant." Read Stephanie's story

Read more stories of inspiration.

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